Using the Right Resume Templates
Creating a resume is difficult enough for most people, but
trying to choose a format
on top of that can be downright torturous. Resume
templates range from the classic reverse chronological,
beginning with your most recent job and moving back, to the
functional resume, focusing
on skill areas and experience; and, of course, there’s
the combination of the two, providing a snapshot of your responsibilities
and skills for each job position listed.
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Let’s face it, choosing the right
resume templates to use can be confusing.
Most people will simply choose one over another based
only on preference, instead of carefully studying which
one boosts his or her
professional image.
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Resume Templates Tricks
There is a trick, however, to resume templates
that should not be overlooked, and that is that each format
has unique features about it that can help minimize failed
job situations while maximizing your responsibilities and
skills. Knowing which template is right for you can save you
hours of time and stress, and give your interviewer the best
possible impression of your professional abilities.
Chronological Resume Templates
The reverse chronological resume template
has historically been the format of choice for most job hunters,
simply because everyone knew how to do it.
The focus of this template is on your work history, beginning
with your most recent job and moving back. The problem with
this format is that it works best only for people
who have held jobs in uninterrupted succession to each other.
Job seekers with gaps of unemployment or with little work
experience are shortchanged since their history could quite
possibly be perceived as negative.
It’s true that some employers might prefer this format,
since it is easy to skim over and highlights career progression,
but if you are just starting out in the workforce or have
had periods of unemployment, stay away from the reverse chronological
format.
There are also better ways to provide this "quick scanning"
or skimming in resume templates, without having to use a reverse
chronological format. It's called a profile
and is one of EasyJob's resume
outline conerstones.
| EasyJob Resume Builder has specific
resume templates for different jobseekers. Either if
you:
- are looking for your first job
- have a short work experience
- have gaps in your work history
- are returning to the job market after a long period
of unemployment
- have a long and consistent work experience
- are near or over fifty and fear that "ageism"
might hurt you
EasyJob has the right resume for YOU!
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Functional Resume Templates
The functional template is a much better choice for those
with less than stellar work history. It focuses on your skills
and abilities rather than time spent at each individual job,
and can be used to demonstrate expertise and accomplishment
in a certain area.
You may have changed jobs four times over the past two years,
but if you’ve held consistently similar responsibilities,
point the spotlight on those. With a functional resume, it
is acceptable to eliminate start and end dates for job positions,
putting a shinier spin on your company-hopping ways. It can
also be used for new graduates to include experience gained
in college without appearing arrogant or naïve.
All this is done "automagically" by EasyJob!
Combinations of both resume templates
A combination
of the styles of these two resume templates can be useful
for those with a steady job history as well as a variety of
responsibilities and skills. Designating one section for abilities
and areas of expertise can highlight your accomplishments
and talents while a reverse chronological work history can
help an employer determine your value as a potential employee.
If you’ve got the history and skills to back it up,
the combination approach is a smart choice.
In a nutshell...
Regardless of your choice of resume templates, focus on
communicating your best assets to prospective employers so
that they realize you are a serious professional with the
ability to learn, grow and change.
Once you’ve done that, no employer
will be able to resist you!
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think my prospective employers will be too.
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